History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c77.s9.7

v5.c77.s9.7

The enemy in the *rauni* demolished the first ladders that Fathullah had planted in front of the end of his covered lane, reaching up to the height of the level ground below the fort-gate. But the Khan made more ladders, and by driving rafters (*dhab*) into the hard rock where the ladders ended, he reached the waist of the tower, but could